Horse Health Matters®
Effects of Equine Conditioning
by EquiMed Staff
April 13, 2017 16:25
Learn how your horse's body adapts to the challenges of conditioning with incremental increases in intensity and duration, and how the horse's fitness and …
What Every Horse Owner Should Know About Caring for Senior Equines
by Flossie Sellers
April 26, 2017 13:20
An effective best-practices management plan includes proper nutrition, hoof and dental care, vaccines, deworming and exercise that will help your older horse …
Effective Horse Waste Management
by EquiMed Staff
April 27, 2017 11:20
As any horse owner knows, the process of caring for a horse produces what seems like tons of waste. Learn the best strategies for proper waste management of …
Importance of Proper Hind Leg Conformation
by Heather Smith Thomas
May 3, 2017 10:21
Learn how the conformation of the hind legs of your horse affects both soundness and athletic ability as discussed in this article, the fourth in the series of …
Tip of the Day
A horse's teeth and jaws are designed for eating from the ground. Dental problems may occur if you feed from a manger that is placed too high.
Your Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:06
6 nutrient types that all horses require to have a balanced and healthy diet. This article covers the basics that all horse owners should know …
Debunking 4 Popular Myths about Beet Pulp for Horses
by EquiMed Staff
May 6, 2017 12:50
Although anecdotal stories about individual horses may have lead to these myths or old wives' tales about beet pulp as feed, research and experience have …
Before You Breed Your Horse - Considerations and Concerns
by EquiMed Staff
May 7, 2017 12:18
There are good and bad reasons to breed your horse. EquiMed supports responsible breeding, but we hope to educate breeders to make wise decisions that will …
Horse Breed Registries
by EquiMed Staff
May 8, 2017 10:35
Comprehensive and updated, this is the guide of horse, pony and other equine breed registries. Find contact information, and website links for your favorite …
Videos
Hoof Care - Trimming the Donkey
Video of donkey hoof trimming.
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Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
X-ray
A form of electromagnetic radiation, similar to light, that can produce diagnostic images of internal dense structures such as bone.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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absolutely necessary; extremely important.
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A colt you may break, but an old horse you never can.
French Proverb